Applicants, who wish to visit Bangladesh for different purposes with foreign passport, require to have either of the following:

• Visa
• No Visa Required(NVR) Stamp
• Visa on Arrival/Landing Permit

Visa

Citizens of most countries require valid visa to enter Bangladesh. The Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra determines the type and category of visa and duration of stay upon receiving an application. The types and categories differ according to the purpose of visit, length of stay and bilateral arrangement with the country of the foreign national.

"No Visa Required" Stamp

The Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra also issues "No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh" (NVR) stamp to Bangladesh-origin citizens of countries in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and Europe in their foreign passports. Their husbands, wives and children are also eligible for this service.  This endorsement allows the holder multiple entries into Bangladesh with unlimited duration of stay within the validity of the passport.
To obtain an NVR seal or endorsement, the applicant must submit the following:

1. Australian/New Zealand passport on which endorsement is required.
   
   
2. Filled-in application form for "No Visa Required" Stamp. (DIP Form-4) (Incomplete application form will be returned without "No Visa Required" Stamp).
   
   
3. Two recent photographs (size: 45 mm wide X 35 mm high or close to this).
   
   
4. Bank Cheque/ Postal Money Order in favour of "Bangladesh High Commission, Canberra" for an amount of A$55.00 in case of obtaining the seal for the first time and transferring the same from old Australian/New Zealand passport to a new one.
   
   
5. For obtaining "No Visa Required" Stamp for the first time:
   1. In case of Bangladesh origin people: Origial Bangladesh Passport (valid or expired) OR Birth Certificate issued by the competent authorities of Bangladesh and attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh (as proof of nationality);
      
      
   2. In case of child born in Australia/New Zealand: Original Birth Certificate with a copy and original Bangladesh passport (valid or expired) of father or mother. If father or mother do not hold valid or expired Bangladesh passports, in that case Australian/New Zealand passport of father or mother containing "No Visa Required"seal need to be submitted.
      
      
6. For transfer of "No Visa Required" Stamp from expired Australian/New Zealand passport to new Australian/New Zealand passport: Original expired Australian/New Zealand passport containing "No Visa Required" seal.
   
   
7. Self-addressed pre-paid registered envelope or pre-paid return courier.
   
   
8. "No Visa Required" Stamp will remain valid as long as the Australian/New Zealand passport remains valid.
   
   
9. Basic Information (name, date of birth, place of birth) of an individual must be exactly the same in different documents (e.g. Bangladesh Passport and Australian/New Zealand Passport).

"No Visa Required" Stamp for foreign husbands, wives and children of naturalised foreign nationals of Bangladesh origin/Bangladesh nationals

To obtain an NVR seal or endorsement, the applicant must submit the following:

1. Australian/ New Zealand passport on which endorsement is required.
   
   
2. Filled-in application form for "No Visa Required" seal. (NVR Form) (Incomplete application form will be returned without "No Visa Required" Stamp).
   
   
3.  Bangladesh Passport of spouse (incase of application concerning foreign husbands/wives)/Father or Mother (in case of application concerning children)
   
   
4. Original Marriage certificate(incase of application concerning foreign husbands/wives)/Original Birth Certificate (in case of application concerning children) and one photocopy. (Original marriage/birth certificate will be returned upon processing).
   
   
5. Two recent photographs (45 mm wide X 35 mm high or close to this).
   
   
6. Bank Cheque/ Postal Money Order in favour of "Bangladesh High Commission, Canberra" for an amount of A$55.00 in case of obtaining the seal for the first time and transferring the same from old Australian/New Zealand passport to a new one.
   
   
7. Self-addressed pre-paid registered envelope or pre-paid return courier.
   
   
8. 'No Visa Required' stamp will remain valid as long as the Australian/New Zealand passport remains valid.

Visa on Arrival/Landing Permit

Visa on arrival/landing permit is issued for the citizens of those countries, where Bangladesh does not have resident diplomatic Missions and they are also travelling from those countries. It is also issued for the citizens of a country, where Bangladesh has resident diplomatic Mission but they are travelling from such a country where Bangladesh does not have a resident diplomatic Mission.

Therefore, Australian citizens who are also travelling from Australia are required to obtain prior Bangladesh visa before their departure for Bangladesh as they are not eligible to get visa on arrival/landing permit at the port of entry (i.e. airports, land ports etc.) into Bangladesh. But, Australian citizens, who travel to Bangladesh from a country where Bangladesh does not have a resident diplomatic Mission, may be eligible to get visa on arrival/landing permit subject to the satisfaction of the Immigration Authority at the port of entry into Bangladesh.

Nationals of New Zealand, who are also travelling from New Zealand, are eligible to get visa on arrival/landing permit subject to the satisfaction of the Immigration Authority at the port of entry into Bangladesh. But the citizens of New Zealand, who are travelling from Australia or any other country where Bangladesh has a resident diplomatic mission, are not eligible to get visa on arrival/landing permit.

Since the issuance of visa on arrival/landing permit is entirely dependent on the satisfaction of the immigration officials at the port of entry after examining all relevant documents, Bangladesh High Commission strongly recommends the Australian and New Zealand nationals to obtain prior visa before their departure for Bangladesh to avoid any kind of inconvenience at the port of entry.

Moreover, the visa on arrival/landing permit is given for a period of maximum 30 days with single entry facility. Therefore, visitors who intend to stay more than 30 days or needs multiple entry visa should apply in the Bangladesh High Commission prior to their departure for Bangladesh.

Where to Apply for Visa/NVR

Applicants, who wish to apply for Bangladesh Visa or Endorsement of 'No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh'(NVR), are requested to send their applications along with other necessary documents by registered mail/courier addressed to:
Bangladesh High Commission
57 Culgoa Circuit, O’Malley
ACT 2606, Canberra
Australia

In that case, a self-addressed, prepaid registered return envelop must be sent with the application or arrangement must be made with courier for return service.
Please note the High Commission is not responsible for documents lost or delayed in mail.
Applicants, who wish to submit their applications in person at the High Commission, are requested to do so between 9.30 am to 12.30 pm on the working days. No application in person would be received beyond this time except in case of emergency. Therefore, the High Commission requests all concerned (particularly those who are living in Sydney) to plan their travel to the High Commission, Canberra accordingly.

Processing Time
   
Please note: For most categories of visas, except Journalist visa, processing period is at least five (05) working days.  Issuance of visa may be delayed if reference has to be made to Bangladesh for clearance. The High Commission may accept or reject any application for visa. No visa application will be processed unless specific requirements are met.
Please note that after scrutiny of documents, the Consular Officer may request for an interview and / or submission of additional documents.

Mode of Payment

Bank Cheque or Postal money Order in favour of “Bangladesh High Commission, Canberra” Personal Cheques and cash are not accepted. Please make separate Bank Cheque/Money Order for each of the Visa/NVR applications.

Arrangement for Return Delivery

All applicants are requested to provide self addressed registered envelope. Applicants from New Zealand, who opt for postal delivery, are requested to provide 22 (twenty two) international coupons for international registered postal service which is traceable.  However, the High Commission would recommend that New Zealand applicants arrange the courier service (DHL/TNT/NZ Courier) for their parcels which may be a bit expensive but should be safe and traceable. The applicants are also requested to arrange drop and pick up by the courier agent as this mission will not take any responsibility for arranging the courier service

Time and Method of enquiry

• Please do not call us to enquire about whether the High Commission has received your documents as those are sent by registered mail. However, you may check this with the Post Office or Courier Service whether it has been delivered to the High Commission.
• All enquiries by telephone, in relation to Consular matter, should be made from 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs. Urgent enquiry beyond that period can be made by sending e-mail or by fax. In such cases, name, contact phone number, e-mail address and the nature of the query should be clearly stated. Concerned officials will attend to such queries as soon as possible.